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Cherokee County Board of Education

Source file: Georgia — State Employee Salaries (Open Georgia / TIGA) / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Cherokee County Board of Education administers public education — funding, academic standards, and the operation of schools.

In 2025, this agency had 7,481 employees with median total compensation of $52,122; the highest distinct record was $451,049.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$364.8M
Employees
7,481
Median total
$52,122
Highest record
$451,049

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 7,481 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,122) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$48,760 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$3,593
$14,214
$52,122
$79,581
$93,107

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $93,107 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,593. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Record list

Employees

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David Cornn

Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,602
Base pay
$91,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,602

David Cornn holds the role of Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,602.

Elizabeth Knight

Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,574
Base pay
$91,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,574

Elizabeth Knight works as a Grade 8 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Elizabeth earned $91,574 in 2025.

Mary Mulvey

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,574
Base pay
$91,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,574

Mary Mulvey holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,574.

Brandon Grummer

Vocational/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,570
Base pay
$91,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,570

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,931

Brandon Grummer holds the role of Vocational at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,570.

Amber Lanier

Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,563
Base pay
$91,563
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,563

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amber Lanier serves as a Grade 2 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,563.

John Zonin

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,555
Base pay
$91,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,555

At Cherokee County Board of Education, John Zonin serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,555.

Mark Diss

Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Mark Diss holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,524.

Lisa Byess

Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Lisa Byess serves as a Middle School Explor Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,524.

Kara Reeder

Middle School Explor Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Kara Reeder holds the role of Middle School Explor Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,524.

Linda Desanctis

Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Linda Desanctis is a Special Education Interrelated at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,524.

Vera Glenn

Esol Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Vera Glenn works as a Esol Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Vera earned $91,524 in 2025.

Stephanie Judkins

Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Stephanie Judkins is a Librarian/Media Specialist at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,524.

Amy Howell

Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Amy Howell serves as a Grade 3 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,524.

Ashley Sweat

Grade 2 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Ashley Sweat holds the role of Grade 2 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,524.

Bridget Harkins

Special Education Interrelated/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Bridget Harkins serves as a Special Education Interrelated. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,524.

Cara Tucker

Diagnostician/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$357

Cara Tucker holds the role of Diagnostician at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,524.

Lauren Donnelly

Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Lauren Donnelly works as a Grade 3 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Lauren earned $91,524 in 2025.

Hillary Baxter

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

Hillary Baxter holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,524.

Tina Peardon

Grade 8 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,524
Base pay
$91,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,524

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Tina Peardon serves as a Grade 8 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,524.

Cassandra Fainter

Instructional Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,512
Base pay
$91,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,512

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Cassandra Fainter serves as a Instructional Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,512.

Joshua Sailers

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,507
Base pay
$91,507
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,507

Joshua Sailers holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,507.

Christy Cook

Other Instructional Provider/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,502
Base pay
$91,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,502

Christy Cook works as a Other Instructional Provider for Cherokee County Board of Education. Christy earned $91,502 in 2025.

Angelique Jansen

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,502
Base pay
$91,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,502

Angelique Jansen works as a Grades 9-12 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Angelique earned $91,502 in 2025.

Christopher Blalock

Transportation Director/Mgr/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,473
Base pay
$91,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,473

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Christopher Blalock serves as a Transportation Director/Mgr. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,473.

Matthew Bartula

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,463
Base pay
$91,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,463

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Matthew Bartula serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,463.

Rosalynn Jones

Behavior Support Specialist (Certified)/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,459
Base pay
$91,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,459

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$1,695

Rosalynn Jones works as a Behavior Support Specialist (Certified) for Cherokee County Board of Education. Rosalynn earned $91,459 in 2025.

Megan Curtis

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,452
Base pay
$91,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,452

Megan Curtis holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,452.

Rebecca Stodola

Grade 7 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,447
Base pay
$91,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,447

Source-specific fields

Travel Pay
$656

Rebecca Stodola holds the role of Grade 7 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,447.

Pamela Cernjul

Grade 1 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,427
Base pay
$91,427
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,427

Pamela Cernjul holds the role of Grade 1 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,427.

Susan Parris

Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,419
Base pay
$91,419
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,419

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Susan Parris serves as a Eip 4Th and 5Th Grade Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,419.

Jennifer Blakey

Librarian/Media Specialist/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,395
Base pay
$91,395
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,395

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Jennifer Blakey serves as a Librarian/Media Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,395.

Tracy Colyer

Grade 3 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,348
Base pay
$91,348
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,348

Tracy Colyer is a Grade 3 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. 2025 total compensation came to $91,348.

Gina Cain

Kindergarten Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,342
Base pay
$91,342
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,342

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gina Cain serves as a Kindergarten Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,342.

Greg Ross

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,303
Base pay
$91,303
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,303

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Greg Ross serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,303.

Gregory Weniger

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Gregory Weniger serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,295.

Diane Hughes

Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Diane Hughes serves as a Grade 4 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,295.

Denise Manning

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

At Cherokee County Board of Education, Denise Manning serves as a Grades 9-12 Teacher. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,295.

Dawn Brock

Grade 4 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

Dawn Brock works as a Grade 4 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Dawn earned $91,295 in 2025.

Cortnie Freeman

Grade 5 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

Cortnie Freeman works as a Grade 5 Teacher for Cherokee County Board of Education. Cortnie earned $91,295 in 2025.

Albertina Patrillou

Grades 9-12 Teacher/Cherokee County Board of Education

2025 total comp
$91,295
Base pay
$91,295
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,295

Albertina Patrillou holds the role of Grades 9-12 Teacher at Cherokee County Board of Education. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,295.